Vegetable Cheese Strata brought to you by The School House Bed and Breakfast in Rocheport MO.
This is a great prep-ahead casserole dish that can be baked in the morning for breakfast or brunch. Quantities can be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
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Vegetable Cheese Strata
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
45 Minutes
Total Time:
1 Hour
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
- 1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1" cubes
- 1/2 c. minced onion
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (such as baby spinach and sliced mushrooms or strips of red and orange sweet bell peppers and sliced mushrooms)
- 2 c. shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella or mixture)
- 8 whole eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3 1/2 c. milk
Instructions:
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Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick spray.
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Layer cubed bread on bottom of dish. Layer onion then vegetables. Cover with the shredded cheese.
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In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs , salt, mustard and cayenne.
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Blend in milk.
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Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and lightly press with back of large spoon to make sure all bread is soaked with egg mixture.
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Cover dish and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Bake in 325 degree over, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes or until casserole is puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cut into 6 or 8 squares and serve immediately.
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Variation: One cup of browned, crumbled sausage can also be added with the onion layer.